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(This used to be our Select Program)<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” max_width=”1320px” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”align-items:center;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”align-self: center;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Source Sans Pro||||||||” text_text_color=”#100707″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”24px” custom_margin=”||30px||false|false” custom_padding=”|30px|||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”font-weight:400;” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The North Star FC Academy is the highest level of play within our club, designed for committed players and families pursuing elite competition and long-term development. Spanning ages U13 through U19, our Academy teams compete in Minnesota\u2019s top leagues, including ECNL Regional League<\/strong>, and attend premier tournaments and college showcases primarily in the midwest.<\/p>\n Our Academy program emphasizes advanced technical training, tactical understanding, and physical preparation, led by our most experienced coaching staff. Each team follows a carefully structured training calendar designed to support player growth and maximize performance.<\/p>\n Program Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n U13\u2013U14:<\/strong> Season begins in the fall, with a mid-October to December break. 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Spanning ages U13 through U19, our Academy teams compete in Minnesota\u2019s top leagues, including ECNL Regional League, and attend premier tournaments and college showcases primarily in the midwest. Our Academy program emphasizes advanced technical training, tactical understanding, and physical preparation, led by our most experienced coaching staff. Each team follows a carefully structured training calendar designed to support player growth and maximize performance. Program Schedule: U13\u2013U14: Season begins in the fall, with a mid-October to December break. Training resumes in December and runs through early July. U15\u2013U19: Training begins in November and continues through early July, allowing players to participate in high school soccer prior to the club season. The Academy is ideal for players with a high level of commitment, strong work ethic, and the ambition to compete at the regional or national level\u2014including those with college soccer aspirations.By joining you will receive the following\u00a0benefits:Benefits of Joining the Academy Level at North Star FC Top-Tier Coaching StaffTrain under experienced, licensed coaches dedicated to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":18645,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-18297","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/northstarfc.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18297","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/northstarfc.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/northstarfc.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/northstarfc.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/northstarfc.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18297"}],"version-history":[{"count":56,"href":"https:\/\/northstarfc.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18297\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":250667,"href":"https:\/\/northstarfc.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18297\/revisions\/250667"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/northstarfc.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18645"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/northstarfc.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18297"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
By joining you will receive the following\u00a0benefits:<\/span><\/h2>\n
Benefits of Joining the Academy Level at North Star FC<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Train under experienced, licensed coaches dedicated to player development at the highest levels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Structured fall, winter, and spring\/summer programming designed to maximize growth and maintain peak performance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Compete in top-tier leagues including ECNL Regional League<\/strong>, and face the strongest teams in the state and region.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Participate in nationally recognized tournaments and college showcases, providing invaluable exposure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Access to SportsRecruits<\/strong>, a powerful platform that helps players connect with college coaches and manage their recruiting journey.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
A clearly defined progression from U13 through U19, with a focus on technical, tactical, and personal growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Train with like-minded, driven athletes who share your passion and competitive mindset.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Opportunities to be scouted and supported through our connections with regional and national programs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPractice<\/span> Information<\/span><\/h2>\n
Teams will begin indoor practices starting in November \/ December. Practice times and dates will rotate depending on the schedule of the RCTC DOME. Teams will conclude indoor practices in April. Teams can expect 2 practices weekly.<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
Commitment for these teams are high. Players are expected to be at all practices and games. If a player is going to miss a practice or a game then timely communication with the coach is expected.<\/span><\/h4>\n
2018 \u2192 U8<\/span><\/h4>\n
2017 <\/span>\u2192 <\/span>U9<\/span><\/h4>\n
2016 <\/span>\u2192 <\/span>U10<\/span><\/h4>\n
2015 <\/span>\u2192 <\/span>U11
<\/span><\/h4>\n2014<\/span> <\/span>\u2192 <\/span>U12<\/h4>\n
2013 <\/span>\u2192 <\/span>U13<\/h4>\n
2012<\/span> <\/span>\u2192 <\/span>U14<\/h4>\n
2011<\/span> <\/span>\u2192 <\/span>U15<\/h4>\n
2010 <\/span>\u2192 <\/span>U16<\/h4>\n
2009<\/span> <\/span>\u2192 <\/span>U17<\/h4>\n
2008<\/span> <\/span>\u2192 <\/span>U18<\/h4>\n
Starting in Fall 2025, we will be in a new uniform cycle so all players will need to order new kits<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n
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If you have questions, please see our Uniforms page and Uniform FAQ’s section.<\/h4>\n
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The kit cost roughly $195 and includes what you see below:<\/span><\/h4>\n
Registration Information<\/span><\/h2>\n
$1750 for U13\/14 players<\/span><\/h4>\n
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$1400 for U15-U19 players<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Cost include the following expenses:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Tournament costs up to $2400 per team- this is the team allotment. If the team goes over this amount, parents will need to pay additional<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Indoor and outdoor field rentals<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Referees for League games<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Player Secondary Insurance<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Office Expenses<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
League fees<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Coaching Pay<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Equipment<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Please select the %22payment plan option%22<\/strong> when registering.<\/span><\/h4>\n
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There will be an initial $75 payment when you register, and then the remaining amount will be spread out over 7 months- November thru May. The $75 is nonrefundable. <\/h4>\n
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Payments will come out on the 1st of each month.<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Click to Register Opens June 1st!<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Practice Field locations as of Fall 2025<\/h2>\n